CH5 2QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Factory Road, 0.7km from Pentre in Hawarden. Administratively it sits within Queensferry and Sealand ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
For families considering a move, CH5 2QJ represents residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CH5 2QJ are sourced from Output Area W00001765 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FACTORY ROAD, CH5 2QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FACTORY ROAD, CH5 2QJ.
289
42
£ 38,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH5 2QJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CH5 2QJ is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH5 2QJ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CH5 2QJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Mechanics Arms0.7 km
- Bridge Inn1.0 km
- Bridge Inn1.0 km
- Mechanics Arms0.7 km
- Tafarn McLeans0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Wizz Kidz Limited0.7 km
- Mancot Youth &Community Centre0.7 km
- Sodexo0.6 km
- The Boardroom Climbing Ltd0.3 km
- Cafe Pit Stop0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Lateshop0.5 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Siop Sgod a Sglod Key0.7 km
- Kim's Sandwich Shop0.5 km
- Key Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
- Kim's Sandwich Shop0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Premier Stores0.9 km
- Premier Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shotton2.4 km
- Hawarden Bridge2.4 km
- Hawarden2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CH52QJ · Data under Open Government Licence